Whether your company regularly relocates new and current employees or is considering a change in office space, finding the right corporate moving partner is essential to success.
Not only can a corporate moving partner help save time and money, but it can also create a smoother, less stressful experience for employees.
When it comes time to choose a corporate moving partner, here are five key considerations.
Breadth of Experience
There’s no shortage of moving companies out there that could become your next corporate moving partner. But working with the first company you find might not be the best way to approach the selection process. You want your corporate moving partner to be just that — a true partner who can be a trusted resource throughout the relocation process.
One way to find a trustworthy partner is by reviewing a company’s history and breadth of experience. How long have they been in business, and how many corporate relocations have they completed? A well-established company may have more resources and a wider range of experience to draw from that helps them provide a smooth relocation process for your employees or office move.
When you team up with a company like Allied Van Lines, you get a partner that has over 90 years of experience and has completed more than 750,000 successful moves in the past 15 years.
Geographical Choice and Regional Expertise
No matter where your employees are moving from — or to — you want a corporate moving partner who can get them where they need to be. That’s why it’s essential to look for a relocation company with a range of resources and local expertise.
Allied is part of SIRVA, a global network of service companies, meaning you can draw from our world-class portfolio of moving and relocating resources. If your company regularly relocates international employees, this can be an essential part of choosing the right corporate moving partner.
Superior Customer Service
As an employer, it’s essential to ensure that your employees experience a seamless move before beginning their new job or role.
Finding a corporate moving partner that’s known for its superior customer service is an essential part of that. The right partner can help your employees feel supported and cared for during their move and be on hand to answer any questions that may arise. Their training helps moving go smoothly, and a focus on communication can help the process be worry-free for your employees.
In 2021, for the second consecutive year, Allied Van Lines was named one of America’s Best Customer Service Providers in the Moving Services category. The recognition is based on an independent survey, commissioned by Newsweek. When you choose Allied as your corporate relocation partner, you can be assured that each employee will receive superior customer service, no matter where in the world they are.
Safety and Health Protocols
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, health and safety protocols have never been more important. To help protect the well-being of your employees, you want to select a corporate moving partner with a strong reputation that’s transparent with their health safety protocols. Regional expertise can also play a role here — companies with local knowledge may be more aware of changing protocols and able to quickly adapt as circumstances change.
Allied is known as the Careful Movers, and we always prioritize the safety, health and well-being of our clients and team members. Our agents and team members have been equipped with extra precautionary safety measures that include heightened cleaning protocols that go above CDC recommendations.
Community Footprint
As your company reflects on what they’re looking for in a corporate moving partner, certain aspects like experience and quality customer service will be obvious things to consider. But beyond that, what else makes a corporate moving partner the right choice for you?
One important step is to examine a potential partner’s footprint in the communities they serve. Does this company match your organization’s values and align with your mission? We know the majority of consumers prefer to do business with purpose-driven brands, and shared values can go a long way in building customer loyalty. Similarly, your employees will appreciate that your company has chosen a moving partner that values corporate social responsibility.
When it comes to Allied, we’re not just another moving company. Giving back is part of who we are, and our partnerships speak to the changes we’re trying to affect in our communities:
- Move For Hunger — Did you know that 42 million Americans face hunger every single day? By teaming up with Move For Hunger, Allied Van Lines helps customers easily donate unwanted food items during their move, eliminating food waste and feeding those in need. Since 2013, Allied Van Lines has donated over 5.1 million pounds of food to food banks, which translates to 4.2 million meals.
- Salvation Army — When it comes time to move, people regularly sort through their belongings and decide what they really want to take with them — and what they’re ready to leave behind. Our partnership with The Salvation Army makes it simple for Allied customers to arrange for pick-ups of items that they’d like to donate.
- Susan G. Komen — Every two minutes, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2021, Allied became a partner of Susan G. Komen to help fight breast cancer by raising awareness as well as funds to support research that can treat this prevalent disease. Together, we can move toward a cure.
No matter the reason behind the move — whether it’s a new hire crossing the country to start a new job, or a current employee changing roles and offices — finding the right corporate moving partner is a crucial part of the process. Allied Van Lines’ Corporate Relocation Services can support your organization with customized relocation and moving solutions to ensure your talent gets to where they need to be safely and efficiently.
Allied Van Lines, The Careful Movers, supports local, long-distance and international moves — large and small — and is the largest mover network in the world. With over 90 years of experience, we’re here when you need us to ensure your company and your top talent move forward into the future, together. Learn more.
